Performance Velvet
Performance Velvet is a highly durable 100% polyester knit fabric with a buttery soft feel and matte finish for bespoke home decor and upholstery projects. Featuring a short pile and rich, multidimensional texture, Performance Velvet looks similar to a high-end cotton-velvet fabric and offers a smooth, felted backing for beautiful drape. This family- and pet-friendly plush velvet upholstery fabric is resistant to stains and spills and offers a high abrasion threshold for applications such as throw pillows, poufs, blankets, curtains and upholstery projects. Makers will enjoy endless customization options for our luxurious, heavyweight Performance Velvet material including bags, accessories and seasonal decorations.
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Uses | Pillows, blankets, upholstery and accessories |
| Care | Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles. Do not dry clean. Do not bleach. |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Printing | Single-sided, digitally printed in the US using eco-friendly, water-based inks. |
| Fabric Width | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Printable Width | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Weight | 11.5 oz/square yard (389 gsm) |
| Content | 100% Polyester |
| Construction | Knit, Warp Knit |
| Estimated Shrinkage | 1-3.5% in length and 0-1.5% in width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects. |
| Abrasion |
Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant) Martindale |
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Pilling (1= Severe Pilling, 5= No Pilling) |
5 |
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Crocking (1= High Degree of Color Transfer, 5=No Color Transfer) |
Dry: 5 (AATCC TM 8) Wet: |
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Colorfastness (1= High Degree of Fading, 5=No Fading) |
60 hrs - 1 (AATCC TM 16.3) |
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Flammability (Class 1 or Pass) |
Cal TB 117 meets UFAC NFPA 260 |
| Breaking Strength | 50+ lbs in both directions (ASTM D5034) |
| Tear Strength | 6+ lbs in both directions (ASTM D2261 |
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Snag Strength (1=High Degree of Yarn Pulls, 5=No Yarn Pulls) |
5 (ASTM D3939 |
| Pile Height | 1 mm |
Sewing Recommendations
| Needle Type | Universal Denim |
| Needle Size | 90-110 |
| Thread Size | 40-50 |
| Stitching | 10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
| Thread Type | 100% Polyester All-Purpose |
Specifications and recommendations are subject to change.